| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $237.55 | 8.804% | $258.4639 | $258.46 | $258.45 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.55 | 8.190% | $118.5221 | $118.52 | $118.50 | $118.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.53 | 5.277% | $36.3521 | $36.35 | $36.35 | $36.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.99 | 4.443% | $174.4094 | $174.41 | $174.40 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.93 | 7.725% | $241.2286 | $241.23 | $241.25 | $241.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.55 | 13.530% | $156.1605 | $156.16 | $156.15 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.76 | 12.600% | $260.9618 | $260.96 | $260.95 | $261.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,141.86 | $1,246.0984 | $1,246.09 | $1,246.05 | $1,246.20 | |